CeeDee Lamb Shuts Down Micah Parsons’ Attempt to Recruit George Pickens: “They’re Not Getting Him”
Welcome to Super Bowl Week, where the spotlight doesn't just shine on the teams still standing - it also finds the stars watching from the sidelines. And in this case, it’s shining squarely on a recruiting pitch that’s got Cowboys fans raising their eyebrows and Packers fans raising their hopes.
According to CeeDee Lamb, his Dallas Cowboys teammate and close friend George Pickens is being courted - not by a GM or coach, but by former Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons. Now with the Green Bay Packers, Parsons is reportedly trying to lure Pickens north to Wisconsin.
“Everybody is trying to recruit him while I am standing right next to him - Micah for one,” Lamb said during an appearance on the Up and Adams Show. “Green Bay clearly wants him.”
But Lamb didn’t stop there.
“They’re not getting him,” he added, with the kind of confidence that comes from knowing your teammate on and off the field.
Let’s unpack this.
The Parsons Play
Micah Parsons has never been one to play by the book. His exit from Dallas was as high-profile as it gets - from a sideline “nap” that some saw as a statement, to a blockbuster trade that landed him in Green Bay with a massive payday.
Say what you want about the theatrics, but Parsons got what he wanted. And now, it seems, he’s trying to replicate the formula by whispering in Pickens’ ear.
But here’s the thing: NFL contracts don’t work on vibes and friendships alone.
George Pickens had a breakout year in Dallas after arriving via trade from Pittsburgh in the spring of 2025 - a move that already looks like a steal. He posted career-highs across the board with 93 receptions, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns. That kind of production doesn’t go unnoticed, and the Cowboys have been planning ahead.
Back in November, Dallas began preparing to use the franchise tag on Pickens for 2026 - a strategic move to keep him in the fold while working toward a long-term deal. The tag, which comes with a projected $28 million price tag, would give the Cowboys contractual control heading into next season. The deadline to apply it is March 3, with negotiations allowed through July 13.
So while Parsons may be making his pitch, the Cowboys still hold the cards.
Brotherhood Over Business
Lamb, who knows a thing or two about contract drama after his own 2024 holdout before signing a $34 million-per-year extension, understands the business side of the league. But he’s betting on something stronger than money or persuasion: brotherhood.
“He’s a phenomenal player, and he is like my brother off the field. He’s like my brother on the field,” Lamb said. “Those kinds of relationships, they don’t hit off like that a lot of times, especially in the league.”
Lamb pointed out how rare it is for two young stars to connect the way he and Pickens have. In a league where players often have families and lives that pull them in different directions, Lamb and Pickens have formed a bond that’s extended well beyond the locker room.
They’ve even got nicknames - “Mario Bros.” is one, “Goodfellas” another. But the one that might matter most to the Cowboys front office? “Brothers.”
Because when it comes to retaining a player like Pickens, especially with outside voices trying to sway him, those relationships can matter just as much as the numbers on a contract.
Straight to the Source
Lamb made it clear he doesn’t need to go through agents or social media to make his pitch to Pickens.
“I am going right to the source,” he said. “I don’t need no middle man, I don’t need no help.
We don’t have to keep it cute. I am gonna tell you what I want.
“I hope you enjoy it, I hope you like it, I hope you hear what I gotta say. And then we go win.”
That’s the plan, at least - keep Pickens in Dallas, keep the chemistry alive, and keep building an offense that looked electric at times in 2025.
What’s Next?
The Cowboys’ front office still has work to do. The franchise tag is a powerful tool, but it’s not a long-term solution.
Pickens has earned a big deal, and Dallas knows it. But with the March 3 tag deadline approaching and the memory of Parsons’ exit still fresh, there’s a little more urgency now to get things right.
Because if Dallas wants to avoid déjà vu, they’ll need to act decisively - and maybe, just maybe, lean on that bond between Lamb and Pickens to help seal the deal.
For now, though, Lamb’s message is loud and clear: George Pickens isn’t going anywhere.
And if CeeDee has anything to say about it, the Mario Bros. are staying in Dallas.